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‘Twindemic’ is new challenge now

By Joey Johnston Special to The Laker/Lutz News

With the flu season approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic persisting, there’s already a catchy term to describe what could happen during the winter months.

“Twindemic.’’

The flu and COVID-19? What can you do to fight back? The local medical community

offers a clear initial strategy. Get your annual flu shot — now.

Tim Hendrix, medical director for all AdventHealth Centra Care locations (including the Wesley Chapel facility), said flu season officially begins Nov. 1, but the public should move urgently.

“We will start seeing cases in October,’’ Hendrix said.“If you look at the pattern historically, the reportable cases start creeping

up in October. If you get to Thanksgiving and you haven’t gotten your flu shot, it’s too late.You really need to focus on now. Now is the time before the cases increase.

“Basically, you’re dealing with two epidemics. Our concern is overwhelming capacity at the hospitals and doctor’s offices with both COVID patients and flu patients.

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Hundreds of people turned out recently for the Taco Festival at the Grove at Wesley Chapel. The festival, held Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, gave event-goers the opportunity to listen to live music, taste mouthwatering tacos and drink refreshing beverages, such as margaritas and mojitos. Homemade salsa and authentic Cuban cigars were available for purchase, and those attending could sample different types of tequila.

There were also lots of fun, kid-friendly activities, such as hot air balloon rides, rock climbing, festival games and bounce houses. Above, Tomas Alzamora wears a taco-shaped hat and island-themed shirt — embracing the spirit of the day at the festival.

Elections supervisor encourages Pasco County retains masks, early voting, vote by mail for now

By Kevin Weiss

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For Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley, it’s quite the busy time of year.

His agency on Sept. 24 sent out its mass mailing of approximately120,000 vote-bymail ballots to residents — roughly a third of the agency’s voter registry file — for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.

Simultaneously, the elections office is readying early voting sites.

The early voting cycle will run for 13 days from Oct. 19 through Oct. 31, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., each day.

The county added three new early sites bringing its total up to record-high 14 locations for the presidential election, said Corley, who was the guest speaker at an East Pasco Networking Group meeting at IHOP in Dade City this month.

New sites include Veterans Memorial Park gymnasium in Hudson; J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex in Hudson; and, the newly opened Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel.

Another early voting site change — the larger Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex gymnasium will be used in place of the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library on Collier Parkway, typically the county’s most heavily trafficked site, Corley said.

The elections leader credited Pasco County administrator Dan Biles for approving the early voting location additions and changes — particularly the one in Land O’ Lakes — in the name of accommodating more voters and allowing for social distancing protocols.

“We like big rooms for early voting sites,” Corley told the audience. “Basically, we’re going to be using the (Land O’ Lakes) gymnasium for 13 days.That’s a big ask for the county.”

With that, Corley assured there’s myriad measures in place to ensure the safety of poll workers and voters alike, in regards to the coronavirus.

That includes installation of plexiglass shields around electronic poll books, oneuse stylists, hand sanitizer, disinfectants and spacing booths further apart. Many of those procedures helped the August primaries go “very, very smoothly,” Corley noted.

The elections supervisor would go on to discuss the county’s vote-by-mail processes — assuring it’s a safe and secure method to utilize for eligible voters.

He pointed out his agency was the first in the state to implement “Ballot Scout,” a tool which uses scan data for voters to track

Voting in Pasco and Hillsborough counties

The deadline is Oct. 5 to register for the Nov. 3 General Election.

Early voting in Pasco County is Oct. 19 through Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., each day. The county has a record-high 14 early voting sites. To find out more, visit PascoVotes.org.

Early voting in Hillsborough County is Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., each day. Hillsborough County has 26 early voting sites. To find out more, visit VoteHillsborough.org.

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the delivery of their vote-by-mail ballot through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Voters can view the status of their ballot as being mailed, in transit, or delivered, via text or email notifications.

“You can track your ballot like an Amazon package,” said Corley.“You can see when we sent it out. On our end, we can tell you exactly where it is. When it comes to our office, it’ll automatically text you, ‘We got your ballot back.’”

Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested up to 5 p.m., Oct. 24 at PascoVotes.com, calling (800) 851-8754, or in writing to P.O. Box 300 Dade City, Florida, 33526.

Also on the topic, Corley defended the postal service, which has been politicized in recent months over nationwide concerns about rejected or uncounted mailing ballots.

To avert those issues, the earlier a ballot is mailed, the better, Corley emphasized.

Because vote-by-mail ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m., on Election Day, Corley said, it’s an unwise proposition for someone to postmark a ballot the actual day of the election and expect it to be delivered in time of the deadline.

As an example, placing a ballot in the mailbox at, say, noon on election day may result in your vote not being counted, he said.

He noted there were about 600 uncounted ballots returned to his office after 7 p.m., on the date of the Aug. 18 primary.

“That’s not the USPS’s fault,” Corley said.

“Let the voter take some responsibility, and get it back early.”

Those who remain leery about vote by mail, or uncomfortable stepping indoors to cast their vote, there’s also an option to bring an absentee ballot to early voting site

After a briefing from the director of the county’s health department, the Pasco County Commission has decided to continue its mask mandate — at least for now.

Mike Napier, director of the Pasco County office of the Florida Department of Health, told commissioners at their Sept. 21 meeting that positive COVID-19 cases had been trending in the wrong direction recently.

“I wish I had better news as far as what our cases have been over the last several weeks,” Napier said. “We’ve started to see some increased number of cases,” Napier said.

Pasco County’s cumulative number of cases he told commissioners was 8,834 cases, as of Sept. 21, the health director reported.

“The concern here really is, we were doing pretty well back in the early part of September, averaging about 3%, as a rolling average on our positivity. Last week, it was the first time in almost a month that we got almost a 6% positivity rate and we had 1,300 cases.

“The number that should be a little bit alarming to you is that in this past week, we’ve had a 61% increase in cases in the last seven days. So, we’re headed in the wrong direction at this point,” Napier said.

“At the low mark, the county was averaging 29 cases a day — to where we are today, where we’re averaging almost 50 day, and that’s over a two-week period,” Napier said.

“I know that schools were a big question.

“We had a total of 79 students and 26 staff that have tested positive, for 105 total cases, (as of Sept. 18)” he said.

“There’s a lot of criteria that goes into the determination of whether or a not a student has to be excluded or not,” Napier said.

Out of the nearly 1,400 exposures at school, there are 857 students and staff currently quarantined, but also 542 people have been released, Napier said.

The public health officer said he knows there’s a lot of interest on when it would be appropriate to lift mask mandates and social distancing restrictions.

“From public health standpoint, I have to tell you, when we have a vaccine or when we have medication to treat COVID,” Napier said.

From a practical standpoint, the number of positive cases needs to be lower.“We’re at 49 averaging a day.”

“We’re trending higher in our positivity

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Residents call for upgrades to Naomi Jones Park

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

First, it was the Washington Heights community that weeks ago raised various concerns with Dade City leadership, asserting their local neighborhood and subdivision has been neglected in funding and resources.

Now, the Mickens-Harper community has come forward to levy complaints to the city, particularly for what they view as inadequate amenities and upkeep at Naomi S. Jones Park and the James Irvin Civic Center, at 38122 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Over a handful of middle-aged residents from the predominately Black neighborhood stepped forward during a Sept. 20 virtual city commission meeting, sharing written letters and making statements during a public comment period.

Many of the speakers expressed how the park and its recreation center have fallen in disrepair, and is a shell of its former self decades ago.

Citizens called for additional features to be installed at the park — including more pavilions; a covered playground area with new exercise equipment; more picnic tables and seating, upgraded lighting; and more routine landscaping, like edging and weeding, among other upgrades.

They also outlined various issues with the civic center building.They said the roof

is leaking.There’s mold and it needs a new coat of pain.They complained about limited space in the kitchen, and outdated appliances and furnishings. The building needs expansion to accommodate larger events, residents said.

Chloe Senia recently moved back to Dade City after being away for about 45 years.

She recalled fond memories at the park when she was growing up as a youth decades ago, but was troubled to see the park’s conditions upon return to her hometown.

“I am very excited to be back in the City of Dade City, but it was very disturbing to walk out to and see the upkeep, and the condition of the park and the recreation center. …To see that there have been no improvements to the building, was pretty sad.”

She, too, pointed out the city recently upgraded other parks, such as Price Park on Magnolia Avenue, while Naomi Jones Park seemingly has been ignored:“When I look at other parks, it makes me wonder,‘Where is the funding for Naomi Jones?’”

Those sentiments were summed up in a letter by Ella Mae Hamilton, who has been in the city the past 22 years.

While she complimented the city for funding a new bathroom/concession stand at Mickens Field and planning out a downtown community splash park, she said more needs to be done at Naomi Jones Park. She

specifically requested shading for playground equipment, another pavilion and an updated kitchen:“I pray that these projects will be met for the betterment of the citizens of this city. After all, we pay taxes like everyone else.”

Meanwhile, long-time resident Anita Blake shared a recent negative experience at the park and civic center.

Blake detailed how she organized a birthday party for her 5-year-old granddaughter in November, but discovered the civic center’s kitchen oven was inoperable when she tried heating up food. Moreover, she ordered tables and chairs from the city, but they weren’t delivered on time, forcing her to scramble to make other accommodations.

This was all after she had paid designated permit and rental fees to the city, she said.

“The city knew some of this stuff was not intact, and they were still OK with me paying the whole payment,” Blake told commissioners, adding she’d have been better off renting out the Alice Hall Community Center in nearby Zephyrhills for the same price, surmising they offer better service and amenities.

She later underscored how the park’s features haven’t been upgraded since she was in school many years ago:“If you go out there to the park, the swings that are out there are the (same) swings when I went to Mickens.”

In response to all the concerns and demands, Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez said the matter is being addressed by department heads, who will be performing site visits and coordinating a priority improvement list. City workers might be able to make some of the improvements, the mayor said. Other upgrades “are much bigger line items that need to be put on some type of list so we can get those accomplished,” she added.

Hernandez said she appreciates residents for bringing the issue to the commission’s attention.

“We take this matter very seriously,” Hernandez said.“We’ve heard your pleas to address this area, the importance of it, from not only the community and the heritage and the legacy of those families that have preceded us, but the importance of the future of our children that are there in our communities,” Hernandez said.

Meantime, the city is already in the works of applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to install sun shade covers over the playground equipment at Naomi Jones Park.

Grant funding also is being requested to install an inclusive and ADA accessible playground apparatus on the proposed downtown community park on 10th Street, and install ADA compliant playground apparatus in Watson Park on 19th Street.

Complaints arise about Dade City Cemetery upkeep

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

When Mario Jenkins went to visit his mother’s grave at the Dade City Cemetery, he discovered that some of the decorations — including a memorial cross — had been destroyed and had to be replaced.

He recently took his concerns about the shoddy conditions of the grounds at the cemetery, at 38161 Martin Luther King Blvd., to city officials and members of the Dade City Commission.

“Every time I go there, I seem to be disappointed,” Jenkins said.“The upkeep on the grounds is very poor.”

He added,“I have a landscaping business, and if I were to treat any of my customer’s yards like that cemetery, I would be out of a job, and I’d have to pay for quite a few items that are damaged along the way.”

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officials and then presented them at the Dade City Commission meeting.

Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez said Jenkins’ comments “definitely got our attention” and said city staff had been directed to facilitate an action plan for the cemetery.

Some cleanup has been completed, Hernandez said, “but by no means do we consider that a done deal.This is our community, and we want to make sure that we are hearing your needs and moving forward.”

Dade City Manager Leslie Porter said short-term and long-term strategies are being developed, with the help of interim public works director Bryan Holmes. The plans include additional regular deep cleaning and perhaps adding more manpower to assist the city’s full-time groundskeeper.

“We did fall short,” Porter said of cemetery conditions.“I would like to say, though, that I don’t think it’s a reflection of the indi-

vidual we had dedicated out there to the upkeep.”

The cemetery is within the MickensHarper community, which generally borders Irvin Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, and stretches from First Street to Taylor Avenue, among other areas.

During the Sept. 10 commission meeting, residents from the Washington Heights neighborhood complained about flooded streets and stormwater deficiencies; poor road and sidewalk conditions; and, a general lack of code enforcement presence to address trash, debris and parking issues involving a slew of nearby rental properties.

That community is generally bordered by Gaddis Avenue and Whitehouse Avenue, and includes 10th, 11th and 12th streets, among other areas.

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Additionally, code enforcement has put in requirements that shorten the turnaround time for repeat offenders to resolve blight.

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Outdoor art exhibit coming to Dade City

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

“The Heart of Pasco County” moniker will soon be taken on quite literally in Dade City — in the form of an outdoor, permanent public artwork exhibit.

At least 10 or more large-sized heartshaped sculptures will be installed at city-owned properties in and around the downtown area, per an art proposal OK’d

by Dade City Commissioners at a Sept. 10 meeting.

Plans call for 3D metal heart sculptures measuring approximately 36 inches by 36 inches by 8 inches that will be attached to 6-foot steel posts secured to the ground; artwork patterns will differ on each heart structure.

The entire project is being facilitated by the Dade City Center for the Arts (DCCA) and local artist Russ Taylor, who owns and operates Out of Our Hands Gallery on Seventh Street.

DCCA’s board of directors will select various artists to paint the myriad sculptures, enlisting the help of professionals and youth groups alike to submit ideas and designs.

Additionally, the art organization is partnering with Pasco-Hernando State College’s welding program to fabricate metal structures designed to withstand inclement weather and other conditions.

The initiative is to not only spruce up the downtown area, but also use public artwork as a photo opportunity and marketing tool, to encourage residents and visitors alike to stroll throughout city limits. More frills include installing QR codes on each sculpture mapping out the location of other city landmarks and providing information about a particular artist or meaning of the artwork itself.

The entire concept is similar to outdoor art events in other cities that bring together artists’ creativity with a sculptural icon that relates to the city. In Dade City’s case, its official seal has a heart shape surrounded by kumquats in its center.

Some proposed locations for the forthcoming heart sculptures include: • Hibiscus Park

• City Hall/Police station alcove entrance or nearby • Green space entrance to Hardy Trail • Meridian Avenue/U.S. 301 intersection, near Dade City Heritage and Cultural Museum • Naomi S. Jones Park • Whitehouse historical landmark on Old Lakeland Highway • Lock Street/Hardy Trail intersection • Agnes Lamb Park near Meridian Avenue • Price Park • Watson Park • Dade City Garden Club Calls for artwork are out now. Sculptures are expected to be debuted in late January.

There are also plans to organize a “Take Heart” art, music and food walk in midFebruary, further showcasing the artwork throughout the city.

City leaders expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming project.

Said Mayor Pro Tem Jim Shive: “I think art’s a great thing. It’s a great motivator for the young people. I think it’s going to be great to have art in Dade City.”

Mayor Camille Hernandez added: “We look forward to seeing it come to fruition, and just adding that creative touch and

some excitement for the town.”

Dade City staffers are likewise “very supportive” of the installation of public art objects, said Melanie Romagnoli, city’s community and economic development director.

“Coming from a staff perspective, for the locations within our CRA (Community Redevelopment Area) as well as in our comprehensive plan for the entire city, public art is encouraged as part of an attraction as a destination for people to come visit,” Romagnoli said.

A final agreement at the administrative level is expected to make DCCA responsible for repairing any wear-and-tear the sculptures incur, like if the original paint fades or chips.

Aside from heart-shaped sculptures, the DCCA, too, has ideas for other community art projects.

The group is expected to facilitate a wall mural visible from the Hardy Trail, that would be painted on the exterior of a nearby building.

Like with heart sculptures, the DCCA would similarly arrange for a mural’s funding and labor, pending city approval.

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Pasco County Administrator gave a briefing on the county’s current rating to the Pasco County Commission at its meeting on Sept. 21.

“Both Fitch and Moody’s did a new credit rating on the county, as part of its bond offering that’s going out shortly,” Biles said.

Both of the ratings held constant, with Moody’s giving the county’s an Aa2 rating and Fitch giving the county an AA/Stable rating, Biles said.

“Fitch’s rating included a stable outlook, which puts the county in a very low creditrisk category,” Biles said.“Keep in mind that we’re right in the middle of a pandemic.

Local governments and state governments across this country have had significant financial distress.”

The county administrator added: “Our unemployment rate in Pasco County is down to 6.7%, which I’m not sure I was expecting to see that number until after the turn of the calendar. Not only that, when you actually dig into the numbers, 10,000 more people are working in August than were working in July. That’s a pretty substantial number. Still a little less than where we were last August, but getting there and getting there pretty fast. That’s good for Pasco County.That’s consistent across the Tampa Bay region.Those kinds of numbers.

“That puts us in a pretty stable and secure position,” he said.

After an afternoon recess, commissioners came back at 5:15 p.m., to hold the final public hearing on the county’s $1.5 billion budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

No one spoke during the public comment portion of the hearing, and the board adopted the budget without discussion.

The board had discussed budget issues at previous meetings and workshops.

The new budget takes effect Oct. 1.

Some highlights of the budget include a 3% raise for county employees and increased spending for the county’s library system, and its parks and recreation department.

Many initiatives the county had been considering for next year, however, were not brought forward because of negative economic impacts from COVID-19.

In other action, commissioners: • Approved a request to allow the Zephyrhills Volunteer Fire-Rescue Squad to operate as a support services entity in Zephyrhills. The fire department in Zephyrhills is merging with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

• Approved a resolution proclaiming Sept. 25 as Disabled American Veterans Day, celebrating the DAV’s 100th anniversary, and recognizing the organization for its assistance to service-disabled veterans, and their families and survivors.

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HAUNTED RIVER TOURS

The Pirate Water Taxi in Tampa will host Haunted River Tours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, at 6:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 9:15 p.m.The tour will take place aboard the Captain Jack II. Guests can experience a 45-minute to 50minute haunted ride with spooky stories of Tampa’s past, from ‘dead-lightful’ docents.

The boat will run at 50% capacity, and all parties are subject to assigned seating and safety mandates.There will be indoor and outdoor seating, and beverages and bottled water for purchase on board.Tickets start at $25. For information, visit PirateWaterTaxi.com/events.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

ZooTampa’s “Creatures of the Night” will take place on select nights from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. New additions include Siren’s Song, Dinos Out of Time, Pirate Party Pants, Clown Carousel, Camp Creepstastic, and The Realm of the Spider Queen.

Enhanced safety and health measures will be in place. Date-specific tickets and reservations with a timed entry are recommended.Tickets are $24.95 per person age 3 and older. Children age 2 and younger are free. For information, visit ZooTampa.org/creatures-of-the-night.

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UNDead in the Water, a nautical haunted attraction, will take place aboard the American Victory Ship, 705 Channelside Drive in Tampa, on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 2 to Oct. 31., with an added Thursday event on Oct. 29. Hours for all event nights are from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Participants can roam the decks of the historic World War II cargo ship to avoid being eaten by the infected zombie stowaways. Full face coverings, decorative Halloween masks and costumes are not allowed. Group size is limited to eight.All funds raised will benefit the restoration and operations of the American Victory Ship and Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.The cost is $15 to $20 for adults; $13 to $18 for military, veterans and first responders. For tickets and safety information, visit UndeadInTheWater.com, or call (813) 228-8766.Advance tickets are required.

OKTOBERFEST

The fourth annual Oktoberfest will take place on Oct. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the

Scarecrow Festival

The annual Scarecrow Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, is scheduled for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guests can take part in “Make Your Own Scarecrow,” with Scare-sitting Services available.

The event also will include a Maskoween Costume Contest (four age groups), arts and crafts, vendors, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, rock painting, pony rides, food trucks, a petting zoo and carnival games.

Blaise Bubble Magic will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the Soccer Dogs will perform every hour (times will be posted).

Admission is $5. Children younger than age 5 are free.

Please visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org for more information and updates.

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz. For information and to RSVP, visit HGIOktoberfest.eventbrite.com, or email Caitlin.sullivan@hilton.com.

HALLOWEEN LIGHTS

Ace Hardware of Dade City will host a “Great Halloween Lights Spectacular” from Oct. 3 through Oct. 31, at 36027 Serbia Spruce Way in Dade City.The display will include an animated music band, a pirate ship, and more.Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

For information and to register, visit EventBrite.com.

FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER

The nonprofit Horsepower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, 8005 Race Track Road in Tampa, will host its annual Fall Festival Fundraiser every Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be pony rides, hay rides, farm animals, a bonfire, games, a playground, live music and train rides.Admission ($12 per person), and food and pumpkin purchases will be cash only. Children age 1 and

younger are free. For information, visit HorsepowerForKids.com (coupon available on the first Thursday of the month).

GARDENING FESTIVAL

UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will host a Gardening 365 Virtual Educational Festival on Oct. 3. Master gardeners and horticulture team members will share advice on backyard fruit trees at 10 a.m.; good bugs and bad bugs at 11 a.m.; and vegetable gardening at noon.All three sessions are free.Attend online at bit.ly/growPasco2020.

TEA CUP GARDEN

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a “Come Grow with Us: Fall Tea Cup Garden” video on Oct. 5, all day. Participants can learn how to make a fall tea cup garden that combines nature with art. No materials will be provided for this craft.View the video on social media at Facebook.cm/NewRiverLibrary or Facebook.com/HughEmbryLibrary.

INTRO TO ACTING

The Live Oak Theatre Company will offer an “Introduction to Acting” on Mondays at 4 p.m., on Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.

The program is for kids ages 7 to 13.Topics will include basic acting skills and principles of acting; theater terminology; theater etiquette; the use of humor; memorizing and delivering monologues; and more.The course is $40. For information and to register, call (352) 5930270, or email liveoakconservatory@gmail.com.

MAKE A FELT BAT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside-pickup craft starting on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Participants can make a felt bat using the kit materials that include pre-cut felt, thread, safety eyes, polyfil and instructions. Registration is required.The pickup will run through Oct. 10. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

LEARN ABOUT MAPS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Tinkering Tuesday Kit: Marvelous Maps bundle, starting Oct. 6 at 10 a.m., through curbside pickup.Young learners can explore the world around them through geography and map skills.

The kits must be reserved in advance.The program is limited to 35 participants.

Pickup will continue through Oct. 10.The library’s Facebook page also will have links to instructions to the experiments and activities, as well as other online resources.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

ZOOM MAGIC SHOW

The Shops at Wiregrass will present a Kids Club on the Go magic show on Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. Magic Fred will perform and then teach kids a few magic tricks with easy-tofind items around the house.The Zoom event is limited to the first 100 participants.

Visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com, and click on Events for the Zoom link.

VIRTUAL HORROR FEST

The Tampa Theatre will present “A Virtual Nightmare on Franklin Street” through the month of October.

• Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.:“Phantom of the Opera,” a 1925 silent film with live musical accompaniment.There also will be a popcorn pickup at the theater’s marquee from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Oct. 15 to Oct. 18: Phantasmagoria XI “Plague Tales,” a main stage installment of five literary tales of terror, horrific folk stories, legends and myths. Cast members will live-stream a Q&A on Oct. 17.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heart Gallery of Tampa.

• Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.:“Immortal Island” (2011), plus a live post-show Q&A with Tampa-based filmmaker/director Robert Sterrett.

For information and tickets, call (813) 2748286 or (813) 274-8981.

The theater also will offer private 75minute ghost tours from Oct. 1 to Oct. 30, by appointment only.To book a tour, email Jill Witecki at jill@tampatheatre.org.

SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN

Live Oak Theatre will present “The Bard Unleashed,” the first in its “Shakespeare on the Green” series, on select days in October, starting Oct. 9, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Seats are $25 for adults, and $10 for kids age 13 and younger when accompanied by an adult. For tickets and information, visit LiveOakTheatre.square.site/, email liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com, or call (352) 593-0027.

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DRIVE-THRU HALLOWEEN

The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, will host a free “Drive-thru Halloween Spectacular” on Oct. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for children age 10 and younger. Staff and sponsors will hand out candy, arts and crafts, and other treats. Costumes are encouraged.The drive will start at the front entrance by the tennis courts, stopping at stations and looping around the back of the park before exiting.

For information and sponsorships, call (813) 929-1220.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host its 21st annual Holiday Bazaar. Craft items will be available at the outdoor bazaar on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church.That event also will include an Antique Attic with china and collectibles, jewelry, books and more.

Guests can purchase a barbecue take-out lunch. Proceeds from the bazaar are returned to the community with grants to nonprofit organizations. For information, call (813) 932-6149.

DÉCOR MARKET

Share “The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings” on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m., and make your own sidewalk chalk on the Land O’ Lakes Library’s Facebook page.Visit Facebook.com/LandOLakesLibrary.Also, check out the outside sidewalk chalk activities at the library itself, 2818 Collier Parkway. For information, call (813) 9291214.

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host a Chic Décor & Artisan Market on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The event will feature local artisans, multiple décor styles, DIY workshops and paint demos, food vendors and live music.

The DIY Make-N-Take stations will be open at noon, while supplies last. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

The Wesley Chapel Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, at the Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd.There will be a large selection of pumpkins and fall décor; squashes and gourds; more than 100 bales of hay; hay rides; a dog costume competition; a corn hole competition; a pumpkin-carving competition; more than 50 local artisan vendors; live music; family pictures; a pumpkin-decorating tent; large hay mazes; rides, inflatables and games; and, more than 10 food trucks. Early-bird one-day tickets are $5, and early-bird tickets for two days are $8. Family prices are available. For information, visit TLCeventsandpromotions.com/festivals.

BUNCO FOR A CAUSE

The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will host “Bunco for a Cause” on Oct. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse, in Wesley Chapel.Ticket admission includes a Taco Bar dinner and a chance to win baskets donated by local businesses. Doors open at 5 p.m. For information, email gfwcpascojwc@gmail.com, or visit the club’s Facebook page.

PUMPKIN SMASH FEST

The Wesley Chapel Pumpkin Smash Festival will take place Oct. 16, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.There will be six monster trucks, ride-a-truck, a NerfWar, crab racing, axe throwing, a pumpkin patch, carnival, live music, craft vendors, a free kids’ zone, games and more. For details and tickets, visit TLCeventsandpromotions.com/festivals.

ROCK PIONEERS

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a celebration of classic rock pioneers on Oct. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring classic rock by J2.There will be food and cold treats. Guests should bring a lawn chair. No pets, no coolers or smoking.

Gates open at 3 p.m.The event is wheelchair accessible.Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Parking is free.

For information, visit EventBrite.com.

PLANT SALE

The Dade City Garden Club will host a “Planting Seeds, Growing Friends and Community” plant sale on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the club, 13630 Fifth St., in Dade City.There will be plants propagated by club members, a selection of pesticidefree butterfly plants, and information on the Monarch Butterfly Haven project.The garden club’s Monarch City USA collectible ornament also will be available for sale.All sales will be cash or check only. Social distancing and masks are required to attend.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host a Trunk or Treat Halloween Bash on Oct. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel.

Families can drive through a series of decorated trunks, while collecting candy from various vendors. Children can wear costumes.The event is recommended for ages 12 and younger. For information, call (352) 521-4182.

HALLOWEEN BOAT PARADE

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Friends of the Riverwalk will present a Halloween Boat Parade on Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Boats will be decorated in displays of lights, with crews in full costumes.

HARVEST FEST

St. James United Methodist Church, 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Tampa, will host its annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.The event will feature live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks and a vendor market. For information, visit StJamesTampa.org/harvestfest.

SCOUT SESSION

Boy Scouts of America will host a free Scouting Virtual Information Session on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., on Zoom, for boys and girls ages kindergarten through 12th grade.

To attend, visit tinyurl.com/y2jq5ped, Zoom meeting ID: 886 9537 7613. For information, contact Jeremy Twachtman at (863) 224-4230 or Jeremy.Twachtman@scouting.org.

VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN

Gulfside Hospice will host a “Be a Hero Virtual Halloween Party” on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Dress up as your favorite hero and join an hour of fun with a costume contest, trivia, prizes and entertainment.Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice, and its patients and families. For information, contact Leesa Fryer at (727) 845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

OUTDOOR NIGHT EVENT

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will present “Blue Moon at the Museum” on Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The event will include “A Haunted History of Pasco County” by Madonna Jervis-Wise book launch and signing, and book contributors speaking on local chilling tales and more.

There also will be lantern tours of the museum buildings; live music; a food truck; shortbread and hot cider; and drawings for door prizes.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; and, free for kids younger than age 5. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

FALL FESTIVAL

The Wesley Chapel Fall Festival will take place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6104 Wesley Grove Blvd. Gates open at 11 a.m.

There will be live concerts both days starting at 1 p.m.; food and beverages; a business expo; an arts and crafts section; interactive craft activities; a Halloween celebration; a carnival (open until 10 p.m.);

a pet parade and costume contest (Oct. 31 at 11:30 a.m.); and,Trunk or Treat (Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.). For information, call (727) 6741464.

SCREAM-A-GEDDON

Scream-A-Geddon is going on now through Nov. 1, at 27839 Saint Joe Road in Dade City.The event features six interactive haunted venues, a midway and beer garden.

Tickets start at $21.95. For information and tickets, visit ScreamAGeddon.com.

SWAMPFEST

The Land O’ Lakes High School Athletic Booster club will host its Swampfest fundraiser on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Nov. 7 from noon to 11 p.m.; and Nov. 8 from noon to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Proceeds from Swampfest help fund scholarships.Admission is free. Guests pay for rides, games and food. Parking is $5 per car. For information, email Steve Silvest at srsilvestA@yahoo.com.

CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL

The ninth annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival has scheduled for Nov. 8 at Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., in Ybor City.The event includes hot sauce samples; giveaways; more than 100 food, cultural and business vendors; and a live music and dance performance.An attempt also will be made to make the biggest Cuban sandwich in the world, at a goal of 190 feet.After the sandwich is made, it will be cut up and donated to a homeless shelter.Admission to the festival is free.To register, receive updates and special promotions, visit ILoveCubanSandwiches.com or TheCubanSandwichFestival.com.

HOLIDAY MARKET

The Tampa Bay Moms Group (TMBG) will host a Holiday Market on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz.

There will be local unique small businesses and vendors offering personal services, hand-made items and more.The Moms Group will collect nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys for families in need.There will be swag bags for the first 100 guests to bring a donation to the TBMG table, as well as 100 bags for the first 100 moms to visit the TBMG table.

Guests can keep an eye out for a favorite princess, super hero or Santa himself. Event is rain or shine. For details or vendor information, email steffany@tampabaymomsgroup.com, kristyl@tampabaymomsgroup.com or tascha@tampabaymomsgroup.com. Check “Holiday Market” on Facebook for updates.

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Rob agreed to help, discovered that he enjoyed the work, and has been in the flooring business ever since.

Over the years, Rob has expanded his skills to include painting, tile work and other skills needed for home improvements. Today he works in both remodeling/restorations and new construction.

In 2014, Rob added new partners — his son, Jarred Howard, and longtime colleague, David Rodriguez. The men named their new business Infinite Home Designs, which they abbreviated to Infinite HD. Today, Infinite HD has grown into a full-service home repair and installation company, with a focus on bathroom and kitchen remodeling, while continuing to expand its flooring business with the latest trends in tile, luxury vinyl, laminate and wood.

Home repair shows, such as “Fixer Upper,” often inspire people to do their own home repairs, but David

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Infinite HD has seen its share of cases where people try to do their own home repairs, or hire unqualified people, and end up having Infinite HD finish the job.

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Infinite HD continues to operate as a family business, which Rob is reminded of every time he steps into the office, because his grandchildren helped install its floor. Having both his son, Jarred, and daughter, Janann, work for him is something Rob deeply treasures – a sentiment his son, Jarred, shares.

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lder adults in central and east Pasco county are discovering the charming manufactured home community of Club Wildwood in Hudson, which boasts affordable homes, first-class amenities and a fiveminute drive to the beach.

Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County, with close to 500 homes.

Living in a large community means there is always someone to share things with, including swimming in the resort-style heated pool, taking your pup to the friendly dog park, enjoying crafts and potluck dinners at the clubhouse, and even fishing in a well-stocked lake. Residents are friendly and welcome newcomers to the community’s many clubs and activities.

Currently, five re-sale homes are available in Club Wildwood, priced from $29,900 to $48,000. New homes, which begin in the low $90s, also are available for sale or lease. All homes are double-wide with two or three bedrooms, two baths, and an attached carport and storage area.

Most re-sale homes have been updated with the latest designs and flooring, and are a tremendous value for a single-family home in terms of cost, amenities and location.

For folks moving from Land O’ Lakes, Lutz and Wesley Chapel, living at Club Wildwood costs less than renting an apartment. The community’s monthly lot rental fee is less than $700, and includes city water, trash, sewer, landscaping and full use of all recreation facilities.

Club Wildwood’s location on U.S. 19 gives residents quick access to major roadways, shopping and dining, and area attractions. In addition

to its Olympic-size heated pool, amenities include a picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a bocce ball court and horseshoe pits. A spacious clubhouse is currently being remodeled, and boasts a full kitchen and large meeting room, small library, pool tables, fitness room and card tables.

Regular activities include bingo, karaoke, potluck dinners, coffee hours, dart tournaments, happy hours, pancake breakfasts, line dancing and bridge games. During the social distancing requirements of COVID-19, some of these activities have been suspended, but all will be back when it is safe to gather together again.

Outside of the park, many Club Wildwood residents participate in special interest clubs, including bowling and golf leagues, the Red Hat Society, and volunteering at nearby Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.

The 290-bed hospital, which is less than 10 minutes from Club Wildwood, is the only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pasco County, and its renowned Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiac care and an open heart surgery program.

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Pasco Art Community Loses Great Leader With The Passing Of Jo Baughman

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he recent death of Joanne (Jo) Baughman, long-time director of the Pasco Fine Arts Council (PFAC), has been especially sad for art lovers in Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills and Dade City because her leadership was instrumental in the founding of the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery.

It was just one year ago that the executive team at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel met with Baughman to offer its community’s Welcome Center as a new gallery for the Pasco Fine Arts Council. The developer also committed to building an Arts Center in its new downtown, as a permanent location when its downtown opens.

For Baughman, who was involved in the Pasco Fine Arts Council for 22 years, and director for the past five, the invitation from Avalon Park Wesley Chapel to work together accomplished a long-held dream.

“We’re very excited about expanding the presence of the Fine Arts Council to East Pasco County,” Baughman said, in an interview with The Laker/Lutz News in September 2019. “It will be thrilling to feature local artists and discover new artists through these events and educational opportunities made possible through this partnership.”

In the year that Baughman headed up activities at the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery, there have been bimonthly art shows exhibiting the works of local artists, and several workshops for beginning and experienced artists. And, when the pandemic changed how people could meet, Baughman organized virtual art shows and workshops.

Baughman was 75 when she died Sept. 18 after a short battle with lung cancer. She passed away at her New Port Richey home while under the care of Gulfside Hospice, with her husband, Jack, at her side. The Baughmans were married for 57 years.

The loss of Baughman was especially emotional for Stephanie Lerret, who worked closely with Baughman to set up the location of the East Pasco Fine Arts Council at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.

“Jo had an unrivaled passion for the arts! Her desire to share that passion with others was an inspiration. Our relationship with PFAC started with a couple of “whatif” conversations and quickly expanded into a blossoming presence of the arts in East Pasco County. We are blessed to have known Jo and to absorb her knowledge of the finer things,” said Lerret, senior vice president of the Avalon Park Group.

Bob Langford, chairman of the Pasco Fine Arts Council, said replacing Baughman will be a formidable task.

“Jo meant a great deal to our organization. She was a very capable person who not only ran the center and all of its programs, but also continued her first love of teaching,” said Langford.

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Enjoying a reception at the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery are from the left: Janet Franks, Lisa Owens, Jo Baughman and Carolyn Eckerty.

Jo Baughman with her paintings, photographed when she won third place in a competition for Historical Painting of Pasco.

Gallery was one of Baughman ‘s proudest achievements, Langford said. “We had been trying to do something on the east side of the county for many years, and Jo was so proud of our new center at Avalon Park.”

Langford announced that board member Susan Ray has been appointed interim director of the Pasco Fine Arts Council, and that a search has begun for a new executive director.

“Jo had so much energy and such dedication to the center,” said Ray. ”Her love of arts was contagious, and she was an inspiration to all of us. She was an excellent teacher and so encouraging to her students, whether they were taking their first lesson or were an experienced artist.”

Rita Wilson, a Land O’ Lakes watercolor artist who took lessons from Baughman, shared the following about her mentor.

“Jo never gave up on anybody. She was easy to learn from and was very good at gentle criticism that made you a better painter. She did so much for her students and the center‚ I can’t tell you how much she will be missed,” said Wilson, who also was one of the first artists to exhibit at the East Pasco gallery.

Dozens of art lovers and former students also shared their thoughts about Baughman’s passing, on the

Jo Baughman was recognized for her many contributions to the Paso Fine Arts Council

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showed me there is a season for all things.”— Laura Knox

“When I began my watercolor journey, Jo was my first teacher and I was in her very first class, 19 years ago this month. She was so warm and friendly, eager to bring out the best in all her students, to help us find our artistic voice. She was the best kind of teacher and I have always felt so blessed to have found her. But most of all, she was my friend, my art 'mom,' always cheering me on. To say that Jo was the heart and soul of PFAC is true, but still seems inadequate. I was always in awe of her boundless energy. I will miss her warm smile, sense of humor, and our talks more than I can say.

Such a wonderful, joyous lady. It has been such a privilege to know her.”

— Suzanne McManus Natzke

“I met Jo about 5 years ago, when I visited the Pasco Fine Art Center, after moving to Florida. I was looking for artists wishing to join the art community in the area. When I opened the Art Center's door and introduced myself, Jo opened her heart and introduced me to her soul. Her smile was never absent on her face, and her usual greeting and good-bye was always a warm hug. Thanks to her I was able to organize my first solo exhibition in the States. She worked hard to keep the Art Center running, infusing energy to everybody through her love for the Art. Now Jo is not with us. She departed and left us her smile, her goodness, her passion. I am honored to have meet such a woman, such a person, such a friend.” — Ernesto Miguel Blanco Sanciprianm

“I'm really at a loss for words. She was a formidable mentor with boundless energy. She could juggle more tasks at one time than anyone I knew. I loved the way her students loved her and how she would encourage them. I'm so grateful she was able to keep the center going and thriving.

If she was so loved, the greatest gift you can make to her memory is to keep the center moving and growing...as her legacy. Knowing her

A Catholic Memorial Service was held Sept. 28, which would have been Baughman’s 76th birthday, at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made in her memory to the Pasco Fine Arts Center, 4145 Fairford Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34652, or online as PascoArts.org/donate.

Summerstone Is New D.R. Horton Neighborhood

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.R. Horton will have new models ready for tour next February in its new Summerstone neighborhood in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.

Located inside the community’s new Westgate Village, homes in Summerstone will be the first that D.R. Horton is building in this prestigious Wesley Chapel community.

The builder announced in August that it will be building up to 1,000 homes on 285-acres in the third phase of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.

The Summerstone neighborhood will include townhomes and singlefamily homes built in two series — Express Series and Preferred Series.

Homes in the Express Series will be built on 40-foot to 50-foot homesites, and range in size from 1,239 square feet to 2,601 square feet. Floor plans will offer three to five bedrooms, two to three baths and oneor two-car garages, depending on a family’s needs.

The Preferred Series will include higher-end features and finishes.

Homes will be built on 50-foot homesites and range from 1,844 square feet to 3,561 square feet. Floor plans will vary between three to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths and one- or two-car garages.

Townhomes will include three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a one-car garage with a two-car driveway. Two floor plans will be available at 1,673 square feet and

1,758 square feet.

“I am looking forward to watching our dreams for this community continue to come to life with this newest addition,” said Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group/sitEX. “Working with D.R. Horton has been such a smooth process so far, and we cannot wait for the end result!”

The Westgate Village community will embrace its own set of amenities for its residents, including a resortstyle pool, open-air clubhouse with an outdoor kitchen, playground, open sports field, and picnic area with pavilions.

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equipped with a smart home automation system called Home is Connected, America’s Smart Home®. Both townhomes and single-family homes will be built with concrete block on the first and second floors — a superior construction process. D.R. Horton is the only production builder that utilizes concrete block on two floors in its homes.

AMENITIES AND DOWNTOWN

Few communities offer the recreational activities found at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, thoughtfully created for residents of all ages. New in 2019 was an expansive second amenity center with a zero-entry

pool, splash pad, spa and picnic area. Avalon Park families also enjoy a wide array of other amenities, including another swimming pool, tot lot, basketball courts, pocket parks with mini-libraries, dog park, and trails and walkways that will interconnect with its planned downtown.

Avalon Park Wesley Chapel soon will offer residents places to shop and work when its downtown center is completed. Infrastructure construction continues on the first phase, which will include two office buildings, two mixed-use retail/residential buildings and a community park.

Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is east Pasco County’s premier masterplanned community to live, learn, work and play in. The plan includes 4,800 residential homes and over a half-million square feet of commercial and civic uses, where residents will be in walking and bike-riding distance to schools, shops, restaurants, workplaces and recreational amenities. Already, 1,500 people call Avalon Park Wesley Chapel home, and over 800 homes have been sold since it opened in 2012.

The community will continue to grow over the next several years and, at build out, will be home to 10,000 residents.

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MISS FLORIDA TEEN

Ashlynn Nicole Diaz, a recent graduate of Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel, was crowned the 2020 National American Miss Florida Teen, an organization that provides young girls with academic scholarships and promotes volunteerism through its dedication to encourage character development.

Diaz is a freshman biology student at the University of Florida and one day hopes to become an anesthesiologist.

She will compete in November at the national level to win an additional cash scholarship and an opportunity to travel the United States to spread awareness on the importance of giving back to others.

Diaz also received the Presidential Gold Service Award for volunteering more than 1,000 hours, to make a difference in her community.

SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA

Scholarship America, a nonprofit scholarship and education support organization, is accepting applications through Oct. 15, for the 2021 Scholarship America Dream Award.

The program is open to any college student with financial need who has overcome barriers and has successfully completed at least one year toward their college education.

The scholarships are inclusive of all types of students, from diverse backgrounds, seeking a two-year or four-year degree.

The scholarships are renewable and increase in amount each year.

Scholarship America has awarded more than $2.3 million to 108 students, with scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 based on financial need.

Eligible students can apply online at LearnMore.scholarsapply.org/dreamaward/.

Upon application, students also will be notified about additional scholarship programs that they may be eligible for.

LUTZ TEEN COMPETES

Lilly Luttrell, a Freedom High School student, has been selected to represent Lutz at the Miss Florida USA/Miss Florida Teen USA competition, as Miss Lutz Teen USA. Luttrell’s selection was based on her academic and professional interests, involvement in her community, her passion for the pursuit of excellence, and her interest in empowering other young women to follow in her footsteps.

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duct Florida’s oldest and most celebrated competition in April to qualify two young women from Florida to advance to either Miss Teen USA or Miss USA, and ultimately Miss Universe.

Luttrell said, in a Miss Florida USA press release,“When we are young sometimes our voice is not heard but this organization gives me the spotlight to make a change. I am a 15year-old that wants to shift my story into epic proportions‌..I am representing Lutz and all of its classic beauty.â€?

Young women, ages 14 to 27, who want to represent their hometown at the state event can submit an application at MissFloridaUSA.com.

SAINT LEO RANKED A BEST VALUE

Saint Leo University was ranked as one of the best values in higher education and one of the best regional universities in the South in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, which was released on Sept. 14.

The university moved up to fourth place from last year’s fifth place among Best Value Schools in the South. And, among the Best Regional Universities in the South, Saint Leo ranked 26th.

Once again, the school was named a Best for Veterans School among southern regional universities, ranking 14th, the same as last year.

Saint Leo’s diversity was noted by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, as it ranked sixth, up from last year’s seventhplace rank, for campus ethnic diversity among regional universities in the south.

The university was ranked 14th in the Top Performers on Social Mobility category.

And, the school ranks in the top five for most international students.

SPANISH LANGUAGE DEGREES

Saint Leo University is collaborating with global education services partner AVENU Learning to offer fully online degree programs in Spanish, starting in March.

In the first year, eight Saint Leo online degree programs will be available to students.

The programs will include bachelor degrees in business administration, accounting, human resource management, liberal studies, psychology, computer information systems, cybersecurity, and health care administration.

In fall 2021, the partnership will expand to include three master degrees: business administration, accountancy and cybersecurity.

TECHHIRE SCHOLARSHIPS

CareerSource Tampa Bay and the TechHire program are offering scholarships to students who want to receive entry-level certification for information technology and health care related fields.

The TechHire scholarships will cover 100% tuition for qualified programs.

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COURTESY OF PASCO KIDS FIRST

From left: Tara Perez, Dr. Todd Bodanza, Jennifer Conforti and Bre McLeod, of Champion Wellness Clinic

Filling a back-to-school need Pasco Kids First serves more than 1,600 children each year through prevention, assessment and treatment services addressing child abuse and neglect.

Most of these children are school age, and many do not have the resources to purchase the needed school supplies and clothes for the new year.

Local businesses, individuals and groups reached out to help fill this need. Some of these local philanthropists include: • Mike Peters Insurance Agency in New Port Richey donated to Pasco Kids First’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The State Farm Good Neigh Bear, Peters and his team visited the center and dropped off boxes of school supplies, headages 17 to 29 in the Tampa Bay area, to help students discover and learn technology skills that are in demand by local businesses.

Scholarship coverage includes tuition, lab and certification fees, and amounts range from $100 to more than $3,000, depending on the program and funding availability.

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Students who qualify will be contacted by a TechHire administrator who will assist in the application process.

WREC 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS

The Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) every year offers scholarships to high school students.The students are selected by local guidance counselors and WREC personnel.

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be available after Dec. 1, and must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2021.

To apply, students must: • be a high school senior and maintain a 2.0 GPA • be a dependent of a WREC member • be a bona-fide resident within the serv-

phones, gift cards and more to help the kids get ready for the school year. • Dr. Todd Bodanza, of Champion Wellness Clinic, and his Conforti Crossroads Chiropractic team in Trinity had their second annual event to collect backpacks and school supplies, offering new and current patients free exams and adjustments for those who brought in a backpack with supplies. • Bonnie and Pat Martucci, of Gulf Side Corvette Club, rallied members and others to pitch in to purchase backpacks and supplies for kids in need. Bonnie and her granddaughter, Kinsley, delivered 38 backpacks filled with supplies to the Pasco Kids First Healthy Families PascoHernando Hudson Office. ice area of WREC for at least one year prior to Dec. 31. • plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) • keep a 2.0 GPA each semester (or higher if mandated by the institution) to maintain eligibility Applications can be found at any local WREC office, high school guidance office or online at WREC.net.

Successful candidates will receive $1,375 per semester ($11,000 maximum) for undergraduate studies.

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Many people say that eating healthy during the holidays is impossible: There are just too many opportunities to give in to temptation.

There’s the leftover Halloween candy.

There’s the turkey dinner and all of the fixins’ — that can add up to 4,500 calories for the average person — including appetizers, drinks and dessert.

And, then, of course, there’s the Thanksgiving leftovers.

Plus, there are Christmas goodies throughout most of December, and, of course, New Year’s Eve parties, too.

It can be hard to stick to a healthy eating routine.

This year has been particularly challenging because being stuck at home — to learn and work — has created too many opportunities to indulge. The added stress also fuels cravings.

Mainstream media has given a name to the recent weight gain many have experienced. It’s called the “Quarantine 15.”

So, here are some changes that you can make now that will help you not only with the “Quarantine 15,” but also will set you up for year-round success.

Practice mindful eating, not mindless eating. Mindless eating means you have little awareness of what you’re consuming.

Mindful eating, on the other hand, means putting your full attention into what you are eating — when you eat, there’s no TV, no browsing on an electronic device, no online shopping, working, reading or other activities.

When you are fully aware of what you are eating, you are more likely to eat healthier food and eat healthy portions.

The author of the book Mindful Eating says that we make about 250 food decisions every day, not just on what we’re going to eat, but where we’re going to eat — on the couch or at the kitchen table? We also decide if we’re going to eat out of a bowl or a bag. We decide how much we’re going eat, one serving or two.We also decide whether we will be eating alone or with someone else.And, we’ll decide when we are going to eat.

Are you being mindful of these decisions?

Pay attention to your daily environment.

Are you surrounded by highly processed food? Is your kitchen table welcoming or cluttered? Do you have a structured eating routine, or is your routine just mindlessly eating sweet or salty convenience snacks at your work desk?

Set yourself up for success. Here are some simple steps to help: • Be a wise consumer: If you don’t put junk food in your shopping cart, it won’t end up in your house. Remove all junk food you currently have at home.

• Stay hydrated.The part of the brain that signals thirst and hunger is similar, and it’s easy to confuse them. Your body may just want water instead of a snack. Stay away from sugary beverages.

• Give your stomach 20 minutes to communicate to your brain that you’re full.

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• Eat slower. Put down your fork/spoon/sandwich as you chew (both hands should be free) instead of having the next bite ready to go before you even finished the one you’re on.

• If you’re on the go, take snacks with you. Keep a snack in your bag to avoid the impulse of fast food and vending machines.

• Keep your snack nutrient-packed: Think nuts, fruits and veggies.

• Mindless snacking may cause excess weight gain, so eat during breaks instead of while you work or watch TV • Portion out snacks: Pour a handful into a bowl and put the bag away. Wait the 20 minutes and you’ll likely realize that you’re full.

• When at a holiday gathering, have just two or three bites of dessert and eat slowly.

You’ll realize that’s all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth while indulging with friends and family.

• At home, surround yourself with healthy options and make healthy decisions. And, once it’s safe to do so, surround yourself with family and friends, and indulge in a healthy amount of the occasional treat. Just a few bites will go far.

Alisa Boderick, Pasco County Extension intern, contributed to this column.

Shari Bresin is the Family & Consumer Science agent for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Pasco County.

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Guests can learn about laser skin renewal, laser skin revitalization, body contouring, microneedling, skin tightening, tattoo removal, stretch-mark treatment and more.

For information and to schedule a time, call (813) 920-8300.

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Participants pick the time, place and distance, and can walk on a treadmill, walk a local nature trail, hula hoop, skateboard, and more.

There is no cost to enter, but individuals are encouraged to donate or fundraise to have a chance to win prizes and help the cause. T-shirts are available for purchase.

For details, visit NamiPasco.org/walk.

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The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Community Garden and the Family Consumer Sciences Programs will host a free, four-week, online nutrition and gardening program starting Oct. 5, culminating with a cook-off.

Weekly emails will be sent on Mondays and will feature videos on how to make healthy meals from vegetables you can grow at home or in a community garden.

At the end of the program, participants will put what was learned into action by creating a meal and recipe to enter into the cook-off contest.

Winners will have a chance to win prizes, and their recipe will be featured on social media and in the community garden newsletter.

Register online at bit.ly/healthyeatingcookoff.

Participants on Oct. 29 must drop off the meal sample, complete with recipe information, at the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension One-Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., in Dade City.

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Two hospitals will host these free health talks on Facebook, at noon: • Oct. 6: Breast Health 101. The guest speaker will be Dr.Thushy Siva, board-certified general surgeon. Both AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills Facebook pages. For information and registration, call (877) 534-3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.

• Oct. 13: Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure.The guest speaker will be Dr. Jerry Bishop, board certified in family medicine. Both hospital Facebook pages.

For information and registration, call (833) 300-2371, or visit AHDadeCity.com.

• Oct. 20: LINX, A new option for acid reflux.The guest speaker will be Dr. Naga Thatimatla, board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatrics. Both hospital Facebook pages. For information and registration, call (833) 300-2371, or visit AHDadeCity.com.

• Oct. 27: Keeping Your Colon Healthy.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Sudhir Kalaskar, colorectal and general surgeon.

Both hospital Facebook pages. For information and registration, call (833) 300-2371, or visit AHDadeCity.com.

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She completed her general surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,Texas.

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take place this year online. The virtual concert is scheduled for Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The event will feature the band Powerhouse Next Generation, chance drawings, and a silent and live auction.

All proceeds will benefit the FCS Foundation, which provides financial assistance for expenses to qualified cancer patients who currently are undergoing treatment in Florida.

For more information, please visit FCSF.org/fcsf-events/annual-tampa-bay-gala2020/.

ZUMBA FOR HEALTH

Zumba for Women will resume at the Karl & DiMarco North Dance Studio, 19022 Geraci Road in Lutz, every Monday and Friday, at 10:30 a.m.

No other classes will be going on at the same time, so contact with others will be limited. The dance studio is prepped and taped for social distancing.

Classes are $5 each.

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The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has resumed free rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 10841 Little Road in New Port Richey.

Results from rapid tests will be available in 20 minutes.

For information on HIV from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visit CDC.gov/hiv/default.html.

For more on Hepatitis C from the CDC, visit CDC.gov/hepatitis/hcv/index.htm.

Testing is available by appointment only. Call (727) 619-0260.

LUNCH & LEARN

Tampa Surgical Arts, 17751 Gunn Highway in Odessa, will host a complimentary Fall Facial Rejuvenation Lunch & Learn on Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

An RSVP is required due to limited seating. For information, call (813) 6947242.

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Dr. Sanjay Jain has joined BayCare Medical Group, specializing in family medicine, and will provide continuity of care to geriatric patients, adults and children.

Dr. Jain is proficient with minor office procedures, including skin biopsies, excisions, joint injections and cryotherapy.

He also is certified in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support and basic life support.

The physician earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York in Buffalo, New York.

He completed a family medicine residency with AdventHealth in Winter Park.

In addition to his medical education, Dr. Jain has a graduate degree in business administration also from the State University of New York.

The doctor will practice at 17512 Dona Michelle Drive, Suite 5, in Tampa, and is accepting patients age 5 and older.

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said.“Those factors will affect how the flu season looks.’’

Vaaler said he thinks the rise of COVID has been a great advocate for flu shot awareness.

“All the talk about COVID will not go away until we get a vaccine, so hopefully people will realize the only way to control the flu is to get the vaccine,’’Vaaler said.“As far as completely preventing you from getting the flu, it’s not 100% effective as most people know. But, if you had the vaccine, it still mitigates the severity of the flu.There’s absolutely no reason not to get the flu vaccine.

“Oh, there’s inherent skepticism we as Americans have. Some people just don’t like being told what to do or how to do it. I haven’t seen that talk dissipate.There are always people who say they took the vaccine and still got the flu or they claim they got the flu from the vaccine itself.Those things are not true.The vaccine has great value and never more than in the year like we are currently experiencing.’’

“Every year, flu puts a strain on our system.

We know that, and we’re prepared for that surge. But, now we have two different viruses to deal with, and it can put an even bigger drain on the system and make a lot more people sick,’’ Hendrix said.

Mark Vaaler, chief medical director of St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz, said he’s also worried about an overtaxed medical system.

“If we have a bad flu season and another peak of COVID, if they happen at the same time, we certainly could face a real shortage of beds,’’ Vaaler said. “With our policy of quarantining and sending people home and the potential shortage of health care workers, even if we have beds available, the other concern is having enough workers to staff those beds.

“The best thing we can do is continue our social distancing and masking. That should help for the flu and COVID. I’m hopeful people will not forget the lessons we have learned, because those practices will mitigate both illnesses. And, of course, you need to get that flu shot as soon as possible,’’Vaaler said.

In a normal year, anywhere from 30% to 50% of Americans get flu shots from doctor’s offices, medical centers or retail pharmacies. Hendrix and Vaaler agree that this year’s percentage needs to increase exponentially.

With the heavy attention given to COVID, flu shot awareness could be at an all-time high. There’s good news from the Southern Hemisphere, where Australia has reported a lighter flu season during its winter months. And that is partially due to COVID precautions. But, it shouldn’t prompt a false sense of security.

“I never try to predict a flu season,’’ Hendrix said.“This season will be more variable. We got through the (COVID) surge in April, then Memorial Day hit, and I never thought we’d be where we are now with the number of cases that we’re seeing.

“We cannot model ourselves after Australia or South Africa and hope to have the same type of low flu seasons. Our behaviors are different. Our school years are different. We’re trying to open our schools back up and get our kids back in school,” he

THIS FLU SEASON MIGHT BE CONFUSING

Hendrix and Vaaler said the Twindemic year could have new twists. What if someone catches the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? What if they get sick and aren’t certain about which virus was contracted?

It can be confusing because the flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms.The most obvious signs of differentiation are COVID’s tendency to prompt lack of smell and lack of taste, along with heightened aching and fatigue.

“We know co-infection can happen,’’ Hendrix said. “When COVID-19 started (roughly in February), we started seeing people with COVID and influenza. Those people got through it OK, but having two different viruses is never a good thing.The risk of complications is higher with co-infections, and it’s another reason to get a flu shot.’’

“The scary thing about it is you can get both of them,’’Vaaler said.“You can also get one, get better, then get the other. And, the most serious part is it adversely affects our most vulnerable populations. This is absolutely the year we need to push for everyone to get their flu shot. By getting as many people vaccinated as possible, it can really help the situation.’’

had some 300 poll workers opt out amid fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(The county’s average poll worker age is 66 years old, Corley said.) “I couldn’t blame them,” he said.

To help make up for the shortage, Corley enlisted help from Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning, who sent a memo asking if any district employees wanted to fill in as poll workers.

The interest, response and results were overwhelming positive, the elections supervisor said.

“We had more than we needed,” Corley said. “We had teachers, school personnel that had never been a poll worker, never had any training, show up on election day and then hit it out of the park for us.”

VOTE, from page 1A drop boxes staffed by poll deputies, Corley explained. Ballots in the drop boxes are securely returned to the elections office headquarters at the end of each day.

“It’s like you’re literally handing it to one of my staff — it doesn’t get any more secure than that,” Corley said.

The elections supervisor also talked about the importance of his agency cultivating important partnerships with other county government agencies, such as the school district, sheriff’s office, tax collector’s office and clerk’s office.

That came to a head in this year’s municipal and primary elections, when the agency

DeSantis says businesses can reopen to full capacity

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state has reached Phase 3 of its reopening plan, essentially lifting state restrictions that had been imposed on businesses because of concerns regarding potential spread of COVID-19.

DeSantis made the announcement on Sept. 25, in St. Petersburg.

The governor spoke about the impacts his executive order will have on restaurants, in particular, and on Florida businesses, in general.

“We are today moving into what we initially called Phase 3, and what that’ll mean for the restaurants is that there will not be limitations from the state of Florida,” DeSantis said, in a video of the announcement shared on YouTube by NBC 6 South Florida.

“The order that I’m signing today will guarantee restaurants operate, will not allow closures.They can operate at a minimum of 50% regardless of local rule, and then, if the local restricts between 50 and 100, they’ve got to provide the justification and they’ve got to identify what the costs involved in doing that are.

“This is a very difficult industry to succeed in. The margins aren’t great,” the governor said, in a video that was shared by

MASKS, from page 1A rate. We were at 3%, we’re at 4% right now.

That 1% does matter,” Napier said.

He said he’s on regular conference calls with health officers and county officials around the region.

“We’re all getting the same questions, right? We’re all trying to come up with that answer.

“We are looking at a regional approach for face coverings,” Napier said.

They’re trying to reach a consensus on the numbers and benchmarks to use.

“We’re actually looking to the academics, to be able to come up with something from a regional standpoint. We know that we have a community that moves from Pasco to Pinellas, and from Pinellas into Pasco. Hernando.

Hillsborough — all of those counties.”

Initially, the increase in cases stemmed from the virus spreading within families, the public health official said. But now, there’s community spread.

Labor Day could have affected the spread.

It’s too early to tell whether the recent opening of bars has had an impact, he added.

COVID-19 REMAINS A THREAT

“The pandemic is not over. I understand that face coverings are inconvenient and uncomfortable, however, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association continue to support the use of face coverings to reduce the exposure of COVID-19,” Napier said.

He continued: “Just as recently as last week, the CDC director Robert Redfield said, “The best defense that we currently

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“If you go back to March, we were told 15 days to slow the spread.

“In Florida, we followed that. No dining in restaurants.The bars.The gyms. No elective procedures, some of these.

“They said,‘You know what, we need another 30 days. So 30 days to slow the spread.

So we did that, as well.

“And yet, you have some people who say, ‘Well, you know, what you want to do until there’s a vaccine.

“Now, people are saying,‘Even if there’s a vaccine, it’s still going to take another year before you can operate appropriately.’ I don’t think that’s viable. I don’t think that’s acceptable.

“I think this is going to be very important to the industry, and it also will be a recognition that they have worked as hard as anybody to create safe environments.

“In fact, the idea of government dictating this is better than them making these decision so that their customers have confidence, I think, is misplaced,” DeSantis said.

“We're also saying in the state of Florida everybody has an opportunity to work, every business has the right to operate.”

“You can’t just say ‘No.’ You can’t say no after six months and have people twisting in the wind,” DeSantis said.

have against this virus are the important mitigation efforts of wearing a mask, washing your hands, social distancing and being careful around crowds.”

Commissioner Ron Oakley said most of the people he’s heard from favor continuing the requirement for masks.

“I’d say that 80% to 85% of the citizens think it’s too early to remove masks, which is good to hear because I think they realize that it’s not over, and they still need to be taking precautions,” Oakley said.

Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles said steps that have been taken to reduce the spread have been working.

“The county has seen a decrease of about 72%, in its seven-day rolling average, from its peak,” Biles said.

Commissioner Mike Wells said he’s not a big fan of wearing a mask. But, he added:“I wear a mask when I have to. It could possibly save lives.”

At the same time, he has empathy for business owners who are trying to impose the mandate.

“I’ve seen businesses get in arguments with folks. It’s just tough,” Wells said. “I’ve been in WaWa, people yelling. I’ve been in Walmart. I’ve been in Target. Folks yelling.

‘You’ve got to wear a mask. You’ve got the wrong mask,’”Wells said.

But, Wells told Napier that he respects him, and added:“I support it (the mask mandate) until you tell us otherwise.”

Napier said if the numbers were trending down, he would be in a different position.

As it stands now, he told board members he wouldn’t lift the requirement before getting another update, which is expected in October.

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his rapid-fire 2020 Major League Baseball (MLB) season has been anything but ordinary — from the condensed 60-game slate to the implementation of novel rules, such as expanded rosters, universal designated hitter, seven-inning doubleheaders, and runner-on-second rule in extra innings.

That’s not even mentioning the myriad health and safety protocols pro baseball organizations have been forced to navigate amid the COVID-19 pandemic — which included all games being played in stadiums without fans.

Maybe one of the positive benefits of the new 16-team expanded playoffs format is more opportunity for several locals with ties to The Laker/Lutz News coverage area to showcase their skills and abilities in front of a national audience, with hopes of winning a World Series title this fall.

Here’s a closer look at the hometown products who may be seen this week and beyond throughout the postseason, which runs Sept. 29 through mid-October.

Visit MLB.com for updated playoff schedules, and how and when to see these locals in action.

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New Tampa resident and business owner Matt Joyce is going strong at 36 years old, for the Miami Marlins.

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Zephyrhills High product Austin Adams is finding his groove after offseason knee surgery, for the San Diego Padres.

AUSTIN ADAMS,

SAN DIEGO PADRES, PITCHER Local tie: Zephyrhills High School Twenty-nine-year-old Austin Adams earned the benefit of being traded from the losing Seattle Mariners to the playoff-bound Padres (No. 4 seed National League) at the Aug. 31 trade deadline.

As it turned out, Adams’ first action in 2020 actually didn’t come until he put on a Padres uniform, as he was still nursing offseason knee surgery.

The righty looked reliable in his three lateseason appearances with San Diego, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 4

innings pitched, exhibiting top-level four-seam fastball velocity and spin rates, to go along with a signature slider.

Adams grew up in Zephyrhills, playing little league at Sam Pasco Park. He went on to earn four letters in baseball (and one in basketball) at Zephyrhills High School from 2006 to 2009. He posted a 2.43 ERA and 80 strikeouts in his Bulldog career.

Adams’ high school success led to a baseball scholarship at the University of South Florida, a program that had its first Big East Championship final in 2012, during his junior year.

Other MLB players hailing from the Zephyrhills area are Dave Eiland (1988-2000) and Domonic Brown (2010-2015).

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CLEVELAND INDIANS, OUTFIELDER Local tie: Gaither High School

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Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado graduated from Gaither High School in 2013.

JOHN GANT,

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, PITCHER Local tie: Wiregrass Ranch High School Twenty-eight-year-old John Gant presently is on the team’s 10-day injured list (right groin tightness) and likely won’t make an appearance unless the Cardinals make a deep postseason run.

However, he played an integral bullpen role as a late-inning reliever and setup man for a Cardinals (No. 5 seed, National League) organization forced to play 11 doubleheaders after a rash of COVID-19 cases forced them to miss 19 days of competition in July and August.

Twenty-five-year-old Oscar Mercado has struggled mightily, offensively in his sophomore MLB season — posting a .128/.174/.174 line and just two extra-base hits in 86 at-bats across 36 games, as he dealt with swing mechanic issues all year long.

It’s a far cry from a showy rookie season in 2018 when he batted .269 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in 119 games, adding 70 runs scored, 25 doubles, three triples and

In 17 appearances, the fifth-year MLB vet went 0-3, but compiled a career-best 2.40 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, striking out 18 batters in 15 innings pitched.

Gant starred on the Wiregrass Ranch High varsity baseball team from 2008 to 2011 — striking out over 200 batters and suffering just three losses in four years. He also was a member of the Wiregrass Ranch basketball and swimming teams, and also served as scorekeeper for the girls basketball program, which was coached by his father, John Sr., then a science teacher at the school.

Gant signed with the New York Mets out of high school and spent five years in the minors before making his big league debut in 2016 (then for the Atlanta Braves).

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Thirty-six-year-old Matt Joyce has played a key leadership and mostly everyday role for a Marlins (No. 6 seed, National League) organization that not only clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2003, but also had to overcome an early season COVID-19 outbreak that had 18 players test positive — forcing the team to find reinforcements in its minor league system and free agent market.

The corner outfielder began the season on the injured list, but went on to post a .252/.351/.331 line with two homers and 14 RBIs in 46 games.

In the playoffs, expect Joyce to continue to get consistent playing time, particularly against right-handed pitching — which he’s made his lengthy career on.

Through born and raised in Brandon, the 12-year MLB veteran has since made New Tampa home, living in the Hunter’s Green area and recently opening an F45 Training fitness center chain at The Walk at Highwoods Preserve neighborhood shopping center.

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TAMPA BAY RAYS, MANAGER Local tie: Gaither High School

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St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher John Gant, a Wiregrass Ranch High product.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS, PITCHER Local tie: Odessa native, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, a Lutz native and Gaither High alumnus.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson, an Odessa native and Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School alum.

15 stolen bases.

Even with his struggles at the plate, Mercado has provided defensive value in the outfield and with his speed on the base paths — skills that could be put on display in the playoffs for the Indians (No. 4 seed,American League) A native of Columbia, Mercado and his family emigrated to the United States and settled in the Tampa area when he was 7 years old. He became a four-year starter at shortstop at Gaither High School from 2010 to 2013, leading the program to back-to-back district crowns. Following a storied prep career, he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after being a second round draft pick in 2013.

MATT JOYCE,

Twenty-four-year-old Nate Pearson entered the season as one of the most prized prospects in baseball, thanks to a fastball that regularly touches triple digits combined with multiple refined breaking balls.

The 6-foot-6 right-hander missed over a month of the season because of elbow tightness, but seems ready for the postseason after picking up

his first career win on Sept. 25 — firing 1.2 scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles and hitting 101.5 miles per hour on the radar gun. He finished the year with a 6.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 18 innings.

The Odessa native starred at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, helping the program to the Class 3A state semifinals as a senior in 2015.

He wrapped up his prep career with a career 1.24 earned run average and 144 strikeouts in 101.2 innings pitched, with a 12-1 record. He later became a first round draft pick in 2017 out of Central College of Florida in Ocala.

Kevin Cash, the 42-year-old skipper, seemingly has pulled all the right strings for a Rays (No. 1 seed, American League) club that went 40-20 despite a rash of injuries to its pitching staff (they had as many as 12 pitchers on the injured list at one point).

With that, Cash appears to be a front-runner for the AL Manager of the Year award, navigating a young, unheralded roster and putting players in position to succeed via unorthodox lineups, bullpens, platoons, defensive positioning and shifts, and more.The sixth-year manager also receives high marks for his leadership in galvanizing a clubhouse that features so many players from different countries, cultures and backgrounds.

Cash spent his younger days growing up in the Valley Ranch Drive neighborhood, situated across from Lake Park in Lutz. He first hit the national scene in 1989 — then a 12year-old second baseman for a Northside Little League team that reached the 43rd Little League World Series.

Cash later starred at Gaither High School, penning that into a successful college run at Florida State University and eight-year MLB career as a journeyman catcher mostly.

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inding meaningful solutions to enduring race and social justice issues in America — begins first with open, honest, respectful conversations with one another.

That was the overarching theme of a group of panelists taking part in a virtual seminar called “Equity in our Nation.”

The Sept. 14 event, hosted by Pasco-Hernando State College, brought together FILE local speakers of diverse Protesters stood on the side of the road at the intersection of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, race and religious back- chanting slogans during a peaceful protest on June 6 to try to raise awareness for the need to take action to grounds. end systemic racism.

The panelists spent three hours expressing their views on the current state of America, and offering suggestions for how to improve systems to increase fairness, justice and educational equities.

Social justice issues have come front and center — in the wake of persistent nationwide protests in response to incidents of police brutality and other racially motivated violence against Blacks.

Having a safe haven in higher education and faith-based structures to debate differing ideas and have meaningful dialogue is the foundation to facilitate change in what’s become a nation divided in recent months, said PHSC president Tim Beard.

COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE Beard, who is Black, put it like this:“We Tim Beard is president of Pasco-Hernando Pasco-Hernando State College trustee Al all perhaps would agree that our country is State College.

Hernandez. very divided right now. I’ve never seen it this divided in my little short 58 years. I not made to factor in minorities and fur- he’s been blessed to have a 29-year military think it’s going to take sessions and plat- thers the gap of equality.” career, received a quality education, robust As an example, he said, “Black people financial situation and stable family life in forms to learn how to listen to each other.

None of us know it all, but together, we can who commit a crime are more likely to re- the U.S. ceive a harsher punishment compared to a make America a great nation.”

But, he emphasized,“If I get pulled over That message resonates with Pasco white person who committed the very (by police), I don’t feel so privileged, besame crime with the same exact back- cause my black skin won’t always get me Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Bryan Banner.

In a period rife with social unrest, Banner ground.” out of that situation.”

Williams, who is Black, also detailed how has “serious skin in the game” being a Black Systemic racism and classism, man who works in law enforcement, and segregation is still prevalent in school sys- Cunningham said, is underscored today in tems, noting large percentages of Black and the U.S., via mass incarceration, privatized who has three sons.

“I always say: I don’t think there’s much Latino students receive a weaker quality of prisons, crime laws and so on. that can’t be solved over coffee and some education growing up in poorer communiHe argued such systems have kept down conversations. That’s just my approach to ties, therefore placing them at a greater people of color because society has been life and problem-solving,” said Banner. disadvantage in health and social outcomes conditioned to reject convicts — through “Before we point guns at each other, before compared to white counterparts. stripping voting rights and limited career He then summed up the obstacles over- prospects, exacerbating recidivism. we take up arms and kill each other, how all: “Let’s just say that if my name was about we attempt to have a conversation?”

Cunningham observed: “At one point Panelists also agreed that being humble “Travaris” and not “Trevor” my chances of re- you’re gonna get frustrated making $9 an and treating others how you want to be ceiving a callback for an application would hour, and you’re going to do something illetreated are paramount to improving society, be cut in half.” gal…”

Pasco Alliance for Substance Addiction on the whole.

“When you have a problem, you don’t fix Prevention (ASAP) community health coor- EQUITY STARTS WITH the problem by becoming the problem,” dinator Bonni Snider supplemented those PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Preventing negative outcomes and other said James Williams, a Black senior pastor at points — stating people of color have felt Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal invisible and marginalized throughout challenges minorities face can be mitigated with personal responsibility and demonChurch in Clearwater.

American history.

“In this nation, we’ve come to a place “For years, minorities have been thought strating a strong moral and ethical compass, where we reach conclusions about some- of as less than human; thought of as more of some panelists argued. one based on the narrative of the day.What a condition than a person,” Snider said.

Al Hernandez, a member of the PHSC do I mean? Instead of giving a person the It’s something Snider has experienced board of trustees, is an example of a minoriopportunity to show you their character, we firsthand, as a biracial woman. ty living the American dream. generalize them, we’ve come to a concluHernandez, a Cuban immigrant, came to “I have been asked numerous times, sion about them, based on a previous ‘What are you?’ and when I hear that ques- the U.S. “with two pennies and nothing experience. …What if we give people the tion, it makes me think I’m seen more as an else.” opportunity to show us their character, be- object than I am as a person. My response Today he’s a market vice president at fore assuming that they are what we’ve typically is,‘I’m a human.’

Humana and proudly holds bachelor’s and experienced?,”Williams said.

“How many times can a non-minority, master’s degrees from Nova Southeastern Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky of Beth El-Shalom in someone who’s Caucasian, say that they’ve University.

New Port Richey and St. Petersburg similarly experienced those same things?”

With that, Hernandez pushed back on observed “loving one another” and “having a Snider went on to reference the provi- victimhood culture, which he believes has heart that puts the other person first and sion of the original 1787 U.S. Constitution, become all too prevalent in the U.S. cares about them” can collectively instill sus- which allowed Southern states to count “We need to be careful, as we look at tainable social justice throughout slaves as three-fifths of a person in popula- ourselves and our communities.The reality communities. is, you’re going to make your life — you do tion counts.

The so-called Three-Fifths compromise, have the responsibility and you do have the she reasoned, perpetuated the marginaliza- personal responsibility for yourself, for your BLACK IN AMERICA A significant portion of discussion tion of Blacks for generations. family, for your kids. veered into the Black experience in “At the end of the day, we’re all “If you fast forward, Blacks have often America. been seen for many years as waiters, cooks, Americans, and we’ve got to start seeing AdventHealth West Pasco/North Pinellas shoe shines, field hands, service individuals, ourselves as Americans first, and really get to community engagement coordinator Trevor and when you think about service individu- that point of view.”

Williams underscored the struggles people als, we don’t see them until we want He continued: “The reality is, we’re all of color face today in the U.S., resulting something from them or until we want to going to encounter issues.We’re all going to from what he claimed is a nation originally ask them a question,” Snider said. encounter situations in life. Some of them, founded “on racist beliefs and the notion of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) com- whether it’s fair or not, is somewhat irrelewhite supremacy.” munity outreach director Rod Cunningham vant. It’s what you do with it, and how do Those ideals, Williams said, remain echoed those beliefs, too. you actually overcome these obstacles that steeped in policies and procedures “that are Cunningham, who is Black, shared how are going to happen in your life.

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James V. Williams is senior pastor of Clearwater’s Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Pasco Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Bryan Banner.

“Personally, I don’t allow anybody or anything, regardless of whether I have an accent or not, to tell me or to change my career path or to change where I’m coming from.As a person, you have to have individual responsibility to work hard, to do what is required of you to be a good member of society.”

Zaremsky added onto those views.

“The change starts with us,” Zaremsky said. “We need to look at ourselves, and that’s where the change needs to take place, and having equal laws and equal ramifications for decisions—whether good decisions or bad decisions.”

Even with the ongoing calls for social justice, the Jewish leader put into perspective America’s eminence, also warning against the ills of socialism and communism.

“We’re the least prejudiced, with the least injustices. We’re the freest and most equal country in the world, thus we should not burn it down,” Zaremsky said.

“We keep from having an unjust balance of power by allowing freedom of speech— not censoring tweets of people we don’t like, or not allowing dissenting opinions on panel discussions or on college campuses.

“Echo chambers cause prejudice, injustice, and imbalance of power. Freedom — free speech, free market, religious freedom — are the best defenses against unjust, imbalances of power. Because of our wonderful constitution, every citizen can lawfully address injustices,” Zaremsky said.

Other panelists and speakers included Emery Ailes, PHSC LIFE (Linking Faith In Education) coordinator; Joe Bohn, University of South Florida College of Public Health professor and community engagement director; Shauna Hale, assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida;Tonicia FreemanFoster, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network change specialist; Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Shawn Crane; and, Imam Hassan Sultan, CEO of the Muslim Connection in Tampa.

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Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club once again helped out at the 35th annual Coastal Cleanup in Pasco County, to clear roadways and pathways of debris. The club takes conservation and the quality of the environment very seriously and club members have volunteered with this effort for decades. The women picked up tons of trash along the way. From left: Sandi Marrow, Helen Fornino, Roseann Lang, Annette Bellingar and Jean Palmieri.

Pasco to resume collecting fares on buses The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report Pasco County Public Transportation will begin collecting fares on buses again, effective Oct. 1, according to a Pasco County news release.

The change comes after the county provided fare-free ridership for five months, to support customers facing a hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riders will be required to board through the front door and exit through the rear doors, to minimize crowding at the fare box. Riders are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, practice social distancing guidelines, and be mindful of the health and wellness of customers and transportation department staff, the release adds.

Learn more about PCPT fixed route fares and bus passes by visiting bit.ly/faresandpasses. Find paratransit fares at bit.ly/paratransitfares.

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The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women in Business is planning a field trip to the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village.

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The event is capped at 25 participants, to meet COVID-19 guidelines.

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The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Council will be conducting the 18th annual "Catch The Buzz" Spelling Bee in a virtual format this year.

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All monies donated by the Ambassador Council from this annual event will be matched by the Florida Department of Education.

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The Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA), working with Hilton, will help secure housing for assisted living facility (ALF) residents in the event of an emergency evacuation.The association has compiled a list of more than 60 Hilton hotels across the state that have the resources necessary to meet ALF requirements and may be available to provide shelter during a natural disaster or other event that requires an evacuation or makes a facility uninhabitable.

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CareerSource Tampa Bay has announced open enrollment for its Incumbent Worker Training program (IWT) for the fiscal year 2021. Employers can qualify for $50,000 in matching funds for Incumbent Worker Training. There is a total of $500,000 available.

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CareerSource Tampa Bay and Commissioner Sandra Murman are presenting the ninth annual Hillsborough County Job Fair on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Rob Smith Jr., has announced that John “Jay” Clifford Jr., has been promoted to regional vice president and has qualified to have his own office. Clifford’s office will be housed with Smith’s office, at 278 Crystal Grove Blvd., in Lutz.

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